https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/priest-killed-by-falling-crucifix-during-livestreamed-mass-as-worshippers-rush-to-helpContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/priest-killed-by-falling-crucifix-during-livestreamed-mass-as-worshippers-rush-to-helphttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/priest-killed-by-falling-crucifix-during-livestreamed-mass-as-worshippers-rush-to-help#u146917Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:06:16 +0000A Catholic priest in Ecuador died after a large wooden crucifix collapsed and struck him during a livestreamed church service. The fatal incident occurred in Guayaquil as the clergyman was preparing Communion in front of worshippers. Attendees rushed to aid the injured priest and screamed for an ambulance while the live broadcast continued on social media. Church officials and authorities have not yet publicly explained the structural cause behind the unexpected collapse of the heavy cross.Why it mattersThe freak accident occurred during a regular religious service that was being broadcast liv